European Politics
Brussels, the twenty-seven capitals, elections, coalitions and the decisions steering the continent.
UAE Rejects Netanyahu's Claim of Secret Wartime Visit as Iran Warns of Consequences
The UAE has denied reports that Benjamin Netanyahu secretly visited the country during the Iran war. Iran's foreign minister warned that col
AI-Generated Videos Misrepresent Italy's Stance on Israel
Several AI-generated videos falsely depict Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbing Benjamin Netanyahu and throwing documents. The cli
Latvian PM Evika Siliņa Resigns, Coalition Collapses Ahead of October Elections
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on Thursday, collapsing the centre-right coalition. The move follows the defen
Rubio Demands Cuban Regime Change as US Pledges €85 Million in Aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists Cuba's government must step down as Washington renews a €85 million aid offer. The island faces bl
EU Must Unite or Face Irrelevance, Greens MEP Warns After Trump-Xi Talks
Greens MEP Michael Bloss says the EU must speak with one voice to survive. His comments follow US President Donald Trump's visit to China fo
Ukraine's Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Detained in €9 Million Graft Case
A Kyiv court ordered Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, held for two months on €9 million money-laundering charges
EU Equality Chief Labels Conversion Therapy 'Torture' as Brussels Urges National Bans
EU Equality Commissioner Hadja Lahbib described conversion therapy as 'torture' that can lead to depression and suicide. The European Commis
Trump in Beijing: US and China Seek to Stabilise Ties as Europe Watches Trade Fallout
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two powers aim to stabilise rel
Latvia's Air Defence Failures Exposed After Drone Incursion and Minister's Resignation
Several drones crossed into Latvian airspace near the Russian border, causing a fire at an oil depot. The defence minister resigned after ad
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Brussels Braces for Trade and Tech Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with US tech CEOs for talks with Xi Jinping. Brussels is watching nervously, fearing a bilateral deal that c
EU Budget Overhaul Falls Short as Defence, Climate, and Enlargement Pressures Mount
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget for 2028-2034 offers minimal new spending power after debt repayments. Experts call fo
Kremlin-Created 'New People' Party Rises to Second in Russian Polls Amid Internet Crackdown
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, now holds 13.4% support in state polling. Internet shutdowns and wart